Reporter taken out by aggressive Charlotte protester live on air (VIDEO)

A CNN reporter was knocked to the ground live on camera by a passing protester during public uproar in response to the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ed Lavandera was reporting from Charlotte Wednesday night where a state of emergency has been declared after protests turned violent. One person was shot and seriously injured, while at least 16 police officers sustained injuries.

Lavandera was addressing the camera when a passing protester suddenly shoulder charged him, knocking him off his feet.

For a guy that hates to be part of the story, let me just say I am fine. Thank you for your well wishes. Back to work now.